Review: Her Dark Guardian

Title: Her Dark Guardian
Series: Elwood World novel
Author: Nicola Rose
Release Date: July 17

Blurb:

Author's Warning! Not all love stories get a happy-ever-after. This is a story of love — but it's the dark, messy, bittersweet story of love lost.

Where darkness lives, my tattered soul thrives.

Once, I was just a boy obsessing over a girl, struggling with a confusing malevolence inside. Becoming a vampire only exacerbated it, forcing me back into the shadows, wading through the hell of self-exiled purgatory.

That was the sacrifice I had to make — her happiness at the expense of my own.

You could say I'm a stalker.

I prefer the word guardian.

But what if I'm the one she needs protecting from the most?

Maybe one day I'll set her free, but one thing's for certain…

No one messes with Alice except me.

This is an Elwood World novel. Events in this book take place before those in the Elwood Legacy trilogy, where Leon is a side character. This can be read as a standalone at any time, before or after the trilogy.

Books in the Elwood Legacy Trilogy
Taste the Dark
Burn the Dark
Free the Dark

Books in the Elwood World collection
Her Dark Guardian

Review:

Oh My Goodness. I have noooooo idea what to even say about this book. I am at a loss for words.
First, let me warm you it IS Dark. And it's not a traditional HEA ending. But the story was soooooo good! If you love dark, messy, and bittersweet stories then this is the book for you.

Leon has always had and struggled with the darkness inside even as a young boy. He knew one day he would unleash it upon Alice, his forever girl, so he stays in the shadows, always watching, waiting. Stalking. Until one day he is drawn out of the shadows, and into Alice's arms. But even her light can't save him.
Becoming a vampire only heightened his darkness, and pushed him back into the shadows, sending him into his own self-purgatory of hell. Stalking. Being her very own guardian. But what if the one she needs protecting from the most, is Leon himself?

Seriously, this book was so enthralling, having me wanting to read it every spare moment I could, wanting to know how everything played out.
Leon was dark and brooding and broken. He had sadness and darkness locked inside, and I needed to know what made him the way he was, falling for him from the beginning.
Alice was far from perfect, she was flawed but still beautiful. She came into her own, shining despite everything around her.
Leon's and Alice's love was bittersweet. Their story more than just their time together. I loved every second of it. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
And I loved seeing characters from the Elwood Legacy Trilogy again. Although I have to admit it took me too long to realize it 😂😂

If you love brooding young men, and hot vampires and dark romance then THIS is the book for you!! Fall into the memorizing bittersweet tale of love-loss. 4.5  'who did you blind with your shine today' ⭐'s out of 5⭐.

He moves away. dragging a hand through his hair. “Go home, Alice. This place is a mess, you’re getting dirty.”

The full force of his intensity hits me in the chest. He’s practically vibrating with pent up energy, grease-stained and bloody hands clenched at his sides.

He scares me, and my panties are wet.

“Maybe I want to be a little dirty?” I offer, before I can catch myself.

“Don’t.” His head shakes. “This isn’t a game,” his voice drops as he stalks back over to me like a predator. My shadow boy. Beautiful and beastly all at once. My thighs clench.

Leon reaches me and stands toe to toe, looming over me where I sit on a stool, so hot he can ignite me with one lingering, smoldering gaze…

“My forever girl is far too pure to be dirtied up by the likes of me.” Leaning down, he runs a finger from my navel, along ribs, skirting past my breast and up my neck, leaving a faint trail of black grease and blood on my pink top.

“You’re wrong.” I look up from his hand, back into his eyes. “I want your shadows all over me. Paint me with your darkest desires—” I don’t finish the sentence because he grabs my waist and hauls me up, dumping me on the bench.

I gasp as he hoists my legs up, planting my feet on the wood, spreading me wide, right before him. He doesn’t even take my panties off, just drags them aside and dives straight for my core, his tongue working its magic right where I need it.

He adds his fingers and I come completely undone. I’m a trembling mess, choking on my own gasps of pleasure. He drives into me with such ferocity that the bench smacks against the wall behind it.

My words have unleashed the hidden thing inside him. It was simmering right on the surface and I pressed the release button. It’s something animal and intoxicating.

He’s only ever treated me like a gentleman would, a thoughtful and caring lover. And it’s amazing. But I won’t break if he gets a little rough, and clearly, by the way I can barely breathe right now, I want him to.

I’m suddenly yanked off the bench and pushed to my knees. “You want to get dirty, little Alice? Show me.” He pulls down his zip and unfastens the button on his jeans.

With shaky fingers, still tingling from orgasm, I drag the denim and his underwear down to his ankles. The ground beneath my knees is hard and dusty, I think there’s a loose screw digging into my shin… I don’t care. His erection is in my face and I feel like a whore.

I love it.

I’ve sucked him before, but it’s always been comfortable and safe. Never like this. Never so wild and reckless and controlling. Sure, we’ve been a little crazy and dabbled in public places, left the lights on, I’ve even played with myself in front of him… but this feels different.

He fists my hair and I groan in delight. Closing my eyes, I trace my tongue over the tip of his cock. His grip tightens. I tease his balls, stroking with my nails. Then I take him into my mouth, all the way, as far as I can go.

“Open your eyes, dirty girl. Look at me.”

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Elwood Legacy Trilogy:

Trilogy Box Set:

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Taste the Dark:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/taste-the-dark

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Burn the Dark:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/burn-the-dark

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Free the Dark:

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Possessed By The Devil:

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Broken By The Gladiator:

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Review: Queen of Night

Title: Queen of Night
Series: Thorne Hill series
Author: Emily Goodwin
Release Date: June 25

Heaven wants to kill me. Hell wants me to rule. So what’s a girl to do when powerful forces on both sides are clambering to get their hands on me?

Stay as far away from the cosmic drama as I possibly can.

Though, for those who know me, they know it’s easier said than done. But I’ve promised to take a break, to lay low, to let someone else handle the demons for a while. It’s not just my life on the line right now, and a nice long nine months off sounds pretty freaking nice.

And all is actually good until a new gang of supernaturals show up, wanting to claim Thorne Hill as their own. Like I have time for that. But the more they press, the more I realize I might have to accept a role I never wanted to in order to save not only myself, but my beloved town.

For there can only be one ruler of the night, and all hail the Witch Queen.

Holy mother of everything supernatural!!! Can I say that I loved this book? I know I have said that about this entire series but I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! So what does that mean for you? READ THE SERIES. Right now! Don't even wait! Seriously. What more could you want?
Hot vampires? ✅
Powerful witches? ✅
Romance, and sex? ✅
Fighting off demons? ✅
Saving the world? ✅
Found- family? ✅
Urban Fantasy? ✅
Seriously, these books are flipping amazing! There is soooooo much within them. If you love witches, vampires, paranormal romance, urban fantasy and everything in between, then GRAB THESE BOOKS. ( Bonus: Book 1 is currently FREE! Grab Dead of Night here !!)
Anyways, I don't even know what to even SAY without giving off spoilers for this series, SO if you haven't started it yet, or aren't caught up ADVERT YOUR EYES. DO IT. RIGHT NOW. STOP READING- and START this series today (OR catch up, now!)

Heaven wants to kill Callie, and Hell, wants her to rule. So what is a girl to do, with all-powerful beings on both sides trying to get her hands on her? Stay as far away from the celestial drama as possible. Easier said then done for Callie. She has been a beacon of trouble for as long as she can remember. But she has promised to take a break and lay low from fighting demons. And what better time then now? After all, its not just Callie's life on the line... Except, when a gang of supernatural beings tries to claim Thorne Hill as their own, Callie can't just sit back and do nothing. She may just have to accept a role that she has never wanted, not only to save herself but her town- and the world. Again.

SO as I have stated multiple times, I absolutely LOVE Callie and Lucas. Seriously. I will not get tired of them. Their story can go on forever and I would absolutely devour every single book. And this book is no different.
Callie is still badass and amazing. She has been through soooo much, and each time she comes out victorious and so much stronger. She is a demon-slaying not-your-ordinary- witch. She is more powerful than any other witch- and instead of being power-hungry and taking over, she uses her power to not only look after herself, and her makeshift family- BUT also the town, and yes the freaking world. She can do pretty much anything.
Lucas is one of the oldest and most powerful vampires in the world. With age comes more power- yet he still kept his humanity in tact. He is protective of the few people he actually likes and trusts in his life, and will do anything for them. He's not afraid to bend- or even break- the rules for those he cares about.
Talk about power couple. Between Lucas and Callie- the two are practically unstoppable- which is precisely why it seems the whole world- including heaven and hell- is out to get them. If it's not one thing, it's another, and sometimes it doesn't seem there is an end in sight. Callie and Lucas have fought tooth and nail to get exactly where they are- with many, many speed bumps along the way. And when it finally seems they can get exactly what they want in life, another curve ball is thrown their way. Will they be able to survive this, or have they finally met their match?
I am dying to get my hands on the next book- to read even more about Callie and Lucas. 5 Witch Queen ⭐'s out of 5 ⭐.

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Review: Dash

Title: Dash
Author: Shantel Tessier
Release Date: June 2015

I've never been one to follow the rules...or the law, for that matter. But when you find yourself behind bars and being offered the opportunity of a lifetime, you take it. I agreed to race motorcycles for Johnny Knight. A very powerful man who wanted me on his team, even knowing I was a liability. But will he still feel that way once he finds out that I had a one-night stand with his daughter? I didn't mean for it to happen. I didn't even know who she was until she walked into his office wearing my shirt from the night before. Too bad that was all she wanted-one night. It really didn't matter who she was, I wanted more. So when she ran, I followed. I should have let her go. That would have been best for both of us. But I have never done what was right, why start now? I've always been willing to take a risk, no matter what it would cost me. And I knew she was worth it all.

I'm Erik Dashling, you can call me Dash. This is my story of how I willingly risked one dream for another. But everyone knows that not all dreams come true.

I don't even know what to say about this book. I gave myself a day or two to try an process everything, including my emotions, and I'm still at a loss for words.
Erik Dashling has never been one to follow the rules, or the law. So when he finds himself behind bars, again, he can't help but accept the opportunity of a lifetime that presents itself. Dash loves pushing his bike, so when Johnny Knight wanted him on his motorcycle race team, of course Dash agrees. Johnny knew Dash was a liability. But will Johnny still want Dash when he finds out he had a one-night stand with his daughter? That was all she wanted, but after one taste, Dash wanted more. So when she ran he followed. Maybe he should have let her go, but Dash was never one for doing what was right. He has always been willing to take a risk, no matter the cost, and Tabatha was worth it all.
This is the story of how Dash was willing to risk one dream for another. But everyone knows that not all dreams come true.
I loved Dash. He had the bad-boy don't care about anything but himself vibe. He did what he wanted, rules be damned. And motorcycle racing? How hot is that?! Seriously, you need to have Dash in your life!
Tabatha was trying to find herself again. She was strong-willed and honest, and said it like it is. She knew what she wanted, and went for it. But she also had a past. They both did. And it tried to catch up to them, no matter how fast they tried to run from it.
Their relationship was a whirlwind of emotions. One minute you are swooning, and cheering them on, and the next you are sobbing into your pillow. This book will wreck you, in the best way. The HEA may not be traditional, or one that you expect, but it does try to sooth your soul after it shatters your heart.
If you haven't grabbed your copy of Dash yet, what are you waiting for? It was an amazing read. 4.5 ugly-cry ⭐'s out of 5 ⭐.

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Book Blitz & Review: Cheesy On The Eyes

Title: Cheesy On The Eyes

Series: Slice series

Author: Teagan Hunter

Release Date: June 4th

Dating is hard. Dating in a small town? Impossible.

Leave it to my little brother to come back home announcing he knocked up his fiancée and the wedding has been moved…to next month.

When he tries to set me up with one of his football buddies, I tell him I’ll be bringing my own plus-one.

Only problem? I’m hopelessly single.

Enter Sullivan Scott, AKA my hero.

We strike a deal: he’ll pretend to be my boyfriend, and I’ll use my mechanic skills to help him fix his boat. That’s it. No funny business, and definitely no feelings involved.

Sully’s quiet and reserved, and I’ve been told I’m too much to handle on a good day. We’re opposites, and neither of us is looking for anything serious.

I’m certain we can keep this strictly platonic…

So if you don't already know, I love books that makes me L-O-L! And Teagan Hunter? Yeah, she writes amazing romcoms and if you haven't already checked them out then what in the ever-loving-goats are you waiting for?
Cheesy on the Eyes is a stand alone, BUT it's best to read the slice series in order.
Dating is Hard. Thea knows that all to well. Add in small-town dating, and its near impossible. But when her brother returns back to town, and has moved his wedding up- to next month Thea has to think quick so she doesn't wind up being set up by one of his football buddies. Even though she is hopelessly single, she claims she is bringing her own plus one. That's where Sullivan comes in. They strike a deal. He pretends to be her boyfriend leading up to the wedding so she doesn't have to fly solo, and she will help fix up his boat. That's all it is. No funny business, and no feelings. He's quiet, and reserved, she can be too much at times, total opposites, and neither is looking for anything serious. So it should be easy to keep things strictly platonic... right?
I have been waiting for Sully's story since the first Slice series book came out. He was so quiet, and reserved, and had such a mystery about him, I just knew I had to know more. And Teagan didn't disappoint. There was way more to Sully then what we seen in previous books, and I loved every minute of it!
And Thea was fun, funny, sassy, and honest. She was amazing, and relatable, and I loved their relationship. They were opposites in many ways, but they fit together so perfectly. If you love fake-romances that turn into something more, and small town romantic comedies that make you L-O-L then you definitely need to pick up Cheesy on the Eyes! 4.5 lovable and cheesy ⭐'s out of 5 ⭐.

“You’re a mechanic, right?”

“No, I just look smokin’ hot in coveralls.”

She’s not wrong.

She does look hot.

Like stupid hot.

As in “I’m pretty sure I should stop looking at her body unless I want my dick to start standing at attention” kind of hot.

“My boat could use some TLC, and I have my hands full with other repairs. I wouldn’t complain about some help with the engine.”

“So, you want free labor? Which I normally charge a pretty penny for?”

“Essentially, yes.”

“That’s all?” she probes, and I nod. “And you’ll pretend to be my boyfriend for the wedding and leading up to it?”

“Yep.”

“Even after meeting my family?”

“Yeah,” I reiterate.

She tilts her head. “This is too easy…I don’t trust it.”

“Well, you should, because I’m being serious. I’ll pretend to be your boyfriend or whatever you need if you help me with my boat.”

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